OUT? - only because so-and-so said so, or maybe they are recording
Amon Amarth - parties in both camps do not see eye to eye
Avantasia - Tobias has turned it down previously.
Demons & Wizards - Jon says no
Myrkur - she pregrant
Tengger Cavalry - member passed away :(
Within Temptation - Razor asked Sharon. Sharon said no :(

Oof, I had not heard they were breaking up until I saw this. Shame, cause I fucking loved Amain and the reasoning behind the breakup (finances) is just too real. A really cool, unique folk metal band that deserved a better shot than they ever got.

Wishlist 2020: Ranked in order of:
1. Sheetz-my-panties and line up on the center rail for both sets if announced.Rotting_Christ-/-Hanzel_und_Gretyl-/-Heilung2. Never seen them live.Anaal_Nathrakh-/-Burning_Witches-/-Cattle_Decapitation-/-Combichrist-/-Dee_Snider-/-Gojira-/-Grai-/-Inquisition-/-Jinjer-/-Lovebites-/-King_Diamond-/-Rob_Zombie-/-Russkaja-/-Saturnus-/-Temple_of_Evil-/-Tengger_Cavalry-/-The_Heard-/-The_Hu-/-Vader-/-Vermilia-/-Visigoth-/-VUUR3. Seen them before and would love to see them on das boat.Amorphis-/-Babymetal-/-Behemoth-/-Insomnium-/-Lacuna_Coil-/-Meshuggah-/-Myrkur-/-Oceans_of_Slumber-/-Orphaned_Land-/-Sabaton-/-Sepultura-/-Therion-/-The_Iron_Maidens-/-Wolves_in_the_Throne_RoomSurvivor - 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES is joining the competition again (MegaCruise), after MotorBoat and Shitrocked.
Since they haven’t played on the boat by now, I’m starting to think they just don’t like 70K (perhaps Dave Lombardo gave them negative feedback).

But DEATH ANGEL is on MegaCruise too now and they’re regulars on 70K, so this adds more fuel to the question as to whether we should consider the two cruises mutually exclusive or not.

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES is joining the competition again (MegaCruise), after MotorBoat and Shitrocked.
Since they haven’t played on the boat by now, I’m starting to think they just don’t like 70K (perhaps Dave Lombardo gave them negative feedback).

But DEATH ANGEL is on MegaCruise too now and they’re regulars on 70K, so this adds more fuel to the question as to whether we should consider the two cruises mutually exclusive or not.

This makes me wonder if Andy simply doesn't like Suicidal, or maybe he thinks they wouldn't be a good enough fit to justify their guarantee....

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES is joining the competition again (MegaCruise), after MotorBoat and Shitrocked.
Since they haven’t played on the boat by now, I’m starting to think they just don’t like 70K (perhaps Dave Lombardo gave them negative feedback).

But DEATH ANGEL is on MegaCruise too now and they’re regulars on 70K, so this adds more fuel to the question as to whether we should consider the two cruises mutually exclusive or not.

This makes me wonder if Andy simply doesn't like Suicidal, or maybe he thinks they wouldn't be a good enough fit to justify their guarantee....

I don’t know. I’ve posted before that they’re relatively affordable, and they used to be big in Europe as well.
I myself have been a fan since 1988 in France.
Last time I saw them in Seattle in 2016/17, the place was packed through the roof, and everybody was jumping up and down.

Look at the end of this awesome show (timestamped link below, just click on it), when the audience joins the stage.
Where have I seen this before? Oh yes, in the ice rink on broad of 70000 TONS OF METAL.
So yes, “fit” is probably not the issue here, if there is an issue it’s between Andy and Mike.

I don't think 'fit' would be an issue. They would be a better 'fit' for 70k than numerous others - eg DEAD CROSS!
I've never seen Suicidal - only one of Mike's many other projects, Infectious Grooves.
I would definitely be ok with Suicidal Tendencies on broad.

Me, too. They'd be a better fit than, say, D.A.D.

Hmm, I think I know the problem. Royal Caribbean only offers Coca-Cola products onbroad their ships...but all Mike wants is a Pepsi.

Not a definite yes or no, but 2019 is probably our last chance to see UFO on the boat, after having received Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth:https://piercingmetal.com/breaking-ufos ... r-in-2019/
“Phil Mogg has confirmed that next year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. “
“There will be a final tour of the UK and we will also play some shows in selected other cities that the band has a strong connection with. But outside of the UK this won’t be a long tour.”

Very sad to hear that Paul Raymond passed away yesterday. Gotta listen to Strangers in the Night (one of the best live recordings ever - BTW, Wikipedia lists it as a Heavy Metal album) one more time.
That's not what rules UFO out though, what rules them out is this:

UFO have a series of European festival dates lined up in June and July, with a US tour in October, and a final show booked on 2020’s Rock Legends Cruise, which departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in February.

Interestingly, UFO (who like I said below is having their last show on the Rock Legends cruise in February) is playing at the MegaCruise pre-party in October, but not on the boat.
This could indicate some contractual exclusivity clause.

DEFINITELY OUT - Touring, not touring, breaking up, etc :)
Batushka - in-fighting between band members

They might be a dramafest, but they've still got a bunch of dates booked in 2019 so I wouldn't count them out over it.

I tend to agree with this (and not just because Danny is my brother) - Batushka may be a drama llama, but until they start cancelling appearances over it I wouldn't rule them out.

I mean, their whole stage show may rule them out anyway, as RC *may* have opinions on blowing shittons of incense on the ship.

As of right now, a Polish court has ordered the version of Batushka that is booked for shows to cease operations while the court case works itself out. They said they will ignore the court order so stay tuned I guess. Can't see Andy booking them at this point until until something gets figured out.

Cancellation: Myrkur 19.06.2019
Unfortunately we have to announce that MYRKUR has cancelled the gig at SUMMER BREEZE 2019.
Our apologies to all those who were looking forward to seeing them.
MYRKUR comments: “Unfortunately I will not be able to perform at this years Summer Breeze Open Air due to my pregnancy. I hope to come play next year instead!”